Garrotxa

Product Brand: Catalonia - Country of Origin: SpainProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayAn artisanal cheese produced in small farms on the Catalunian region of Northern Spain, we love Garrotxa for being such a unique goat cheese selection. It's highlights are its beautiful mild earthy tones that pairs wonderfully with just about any recipe. Soft but firm, you'll find it in many Catalan dishes.

Grana Padano Aged 16 Months - Quarter Wheel

Product Brand: Lombardy - Country of Origin: ItalyProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayGrana Padano is classified as a DOP cheese meaning it is one of the elite cheeses in Italy. This cheese is known for two things: it is the world's first hard cheese, being over 1,000 years old. The Cistercian monks of Chiaravalle created it by the beginning of the millennium; by 1477, it was Italy's most popular cheese. This item can last a long time without spoiling, sometimes aging up to two years. It has a tangy, fruity flavor.

Parmigiano Reggiano

Product Brand: Emilia - Country of Origin: ItalyProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayForget processed supermarket parmesan cheese; authentic Parmigiano Reggiano is a whole story altogether. Classified as DOP cheese, Parmigiano's methods of production are strictly controlled by a consortium. Traditionally, Parmigiano is used shaved over pastas and salads, or dipped into aged Aceto Balsamico. Dry and hard due to its extremely long aging, Parmigiano has a granular texture that easily breaks into slivers - irresistible to pop into the mouth.

Pecorino Toscano Stagionato DOP

Product Brand: Mitica - Country of Origin: ItalyProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayPecorino is a semi-hard table or grating cheese produced in Tuscany, Italy, exclusively from sheep's milk. It has a yellowish rind with a very firm pate, and a flavor that is fragrant and savory. This superb cheese is protected by the DOP, a mark of protected origin.

Taleggio DOP

Product Brand: Cade Ambros - Country of Origin: ItalyProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayEditor's favorite. A soft and firm cheese from Lombardy, Taleggio is as incredibly delicious as it is versatile. From the cheese board to the kitchen, it has something to offer in all the culinary arenas. Particularly good when melted! You can incorporate this to creamy risottos in place of Parmigiano or Grana Padano (incidentally, both from the same region). The flavor and texture are somewhat comparable to a Port Salut, fresh, but with a particular aftertaste – which is why this is a good cheese to pair with buttery crackers and sweet fruits like apples and figs. Peel or cut the rind away as it is not very palatable. Serve with a beautiful bold red wine with a fruity twist, like Ca' del Bosco Curtefranca Rosso.

Sottocenere Al Tartufo

Product Brand: Veneto - Country of Origin: ItalyProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayA mild cow's milk cheese infused with truffles and zesty spices, this is really a unique preparation. Italy produces a limited variety of truffle cheeses, but once you've found the one you love, it'll be hard to let go. Imported from Italy.

Pecorino Ginepro

Product Brand: Emilia - Country of Origin: ItalyProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayA fresh sheep's milk cheese from Romagna, Italy. This classic pecorino cheese is treated by washings of crushed juniper berries and bathed in balsamic vinegar. It develops a nicely balanced sweet-and-salty flavor and a nice fruity tang.

Ricotta Marzolina

Product Brand: Puglia - Country of Origin: ItalyProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayA hard sheep's milk cheese from Southern Italy, it is excellent for cooking and salad tossing, or even for grating. Individual serving sizes come in the shape of yellowish cones. A very pleasantly-flavored, rather sweet and rich taste, but not pungent.

Ricotta Salata Frescolina

Product Brand: Puglia - Country of Origin: ItalyProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayNot your average ricotta cheese, this is a very rare Italian cheese made of ewes milk, with a pate that is pure white, very firm and dense- but with a slightly saltier flavor (salata means salty in Italian). It is shaped like a cone and encrusted with crushed red pepper for a spicy kick. Dice and toss with salads, or pair with grilled vegetables.

Fromager D'Affinois

Product Brand: Guilloteau - Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayA delicious cow's milk cheese with a high fat content (it's not called double cream for no reason!). Fromager D'Affinois is a cheese almost identical to Brie, made much in the same way, but matured for a shorter period of time and made using a process called 'ultra filtration'. This method concentrates nutrients, making this a very protein-rich cheese.

Tete De Moine

Product Brand: Emmi - Country of Origin: SwitzerlandProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayFor the consumer who likes a spicy cheese Tete de Moine is the cheese for them. Literally "monk's head", it carries this name both because of its shape and because it originated in the Monastery of Bellelay (which is why this cheese is also known as Bellelay) in the Jura Mountains of Switzerland. It has been said to evoke a combination of flavors, including nutty, beefy, and fruity; you'll have to taste it and be the judge. Its strong flavor and aroma can be overwhelming, so this cheese may be best enjoyed sliced very thinly or shaved over salads and other dishes. Wine Alert! Rhone Red Wines.

Cantalet Young

Product Brand: Livradois - Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayA smaller version of the Cantal cheese, Cantalet is young cheese produced in the same way as British cheddars. You'll love that it has a mild sharpness to it but also sweet notes and buttery taste. It typically arrives with specks of blue mold - this is normal - that can be scraped off.

Pointe De Bique

Product Brand: Jacquin - Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayA version of the famed Pouligny-St.-Pierre cheese of the namesake commune, Pointe de Bique is a fresh goat cheese shaped like a pyramid. Soft with sour notes and sweet overtones, Pointe is a complex cheese that gets better as it ripens, acquiring even more complexity. A sweet hay aroma and some spots of blue mold complete the package.

Fourme D'Ambert

Product Brand: Laqueuille - Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayA cheese that you'll delight in matching with meats, fish and poultry, Fourme D'Ambert was created in the Loire region of Ambert. Like most blue cheeses it's made using penicillium roquerforti - the same mold used in Roquefort - and cave aged. It grows richer as it ages, with 5-8 weeks being it's optimum peak. Don't be distracted by the hard crust, inside lies a rich and creamy cheese!

Camembert Le Bocage

Product Brand: Gillot - Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayHas typical Camembert characteristics such as white rind and creamy yellow pate. Tends to be a little salty sometimes. This version of Camembert does tend to be stronger than you would expect from a Camembert.

Valencay With Ash - Pyramid

Product Brand: Jacquin - Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayThe AOC has designated that Valencay is one of France's elite cheeses. Century-old techniques are used to make Valencay. This white cheese is made in the shape of a pyramid with the point missing at the top. It was first made into a perfect pyramid until Napoleon, after losing his campaign in Egypt, caught a glance at the cheese and it reminded him of the Egyptian pyramids. In a violent outrage, he chopped off the top of it with his sword. Afterwards, cheese makers throughout France were ordered to created Valencay the way Napoleon "revised it." Covered with ash to facilitate the development of mold, this cheese ripens in a well-ventilated room at 80% humidity. It matures for 3 weeks before it is ready for sale.

Pave Sauvage

Product Brand: Picandine - Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayNever boring, Pave Sauvage is a goat cheese covered with fragrant herbs. It has a very herbal flavor and a creamy, spreadable texture. A good choice to pair with some plainer cheeses on a cheese board and accompanied by some light white wine.

Pico

Product Brand: Picandine - Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayA unique goat cheese from the region of Perigord in France, Pico is creamy and dense, soft-ripened with mold. Typically compared to Camembert, Pico is sold young, it will develop as it ages, changing into a much more complex and pungent chevre. Very flavorful and very aromatic, with hazelnut notes.

Picandou Nature Frais

Product Brand: Picandine - Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayThis dazzling cheese is altered version of Cabecou. Wrapped in a walnut or plane leaves, Picadou has natural goat cheese flavor and it gets creamier the more it ripens. It is created in the Midi-Pyrenees and is crushed with peppers, adding a perfect taste.

Le Chevrot

Product Brand: Sevre & Belle - Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayDon't judge this cheese by it's wrinkly rind! Inside lies a rich and creamy cheese that will delight all palates. The particular aging of this cheese - it might look old, but it's actually quite a young goat cheese - makes Chevrot's flavor incredibly complex and rich. It's not too pungent or "goaty", so this is a perfect goat cheese for even those who claim not to like goat cheese. Wine Alert! Pouilly-Fume or Sancerre from the Loire Valley.

Tomme des Pyrenees Le Montcayol

Product Brand: Onetik - Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayA "tomme" or "tome" cheese is a small rounded cheese typically made in small farms. Tomme des Pyrennes is made with cows milk (although you might have tried others made with goats milk), and matured for about three months to develop a yellowish, very elastic interior and a thin rind. This mild cheese is a prime example of provincial French cheesemaking, developed in the beautiful region of Midi-Pyrénées, where gastronomy is nothing less of an art. Your best bet is to pair this cheese with wines from the Pyrenees or Savoier regions.

Petit Basque

Product Brand: Pyrenee'From - Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayThis newcomer - it was only created in 1997, a baby by French cheese standards - has had an astonishing warm reaction in the market. Similar in flavor to Spanish Manchego, but with a milder flavor, it's fabulous to add to a cheese board. In a small round wheel, made of sheep's milk and aged for two months. A subtle cheese perfect for all palates.

Gorgonzola Dolce (DOP)

Product Brand: Piedmont - Country of Origin: ItalyProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayGorgonzola is a prestigious, distinctive Italian cheese, beloved for its utterly delicious creamy textures and salty tangy flavor produced by the blue mold used in its production. Gorgonzola Dolce is a younger cheese, not as pungent, more subtly sharp and not as dry or crumbly as the aged Gorgonzola. You'll delight in this more consistent texture that is perfect for spreading, and lets you enjoy this superb blue cheese in a completely different manner, without as much of a kick to the palate. Serve with fresh fruit for a sweet complement, and a smooth, sweet dessert wine.

Gorgonzola Piccante (DOP)

Product Brand: Piemonte - Country of Origin: ItalyProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayA cheese that is left to age develops a sharper, stronger flavor, and that's also the case with piquant Gorgonzola, the most famous of Lombardy cheeses. Known for its creamy, smooth buttery texture and tangy flavor, blue-veined Gorgonzola gets an added complexity and a sweeter taste, and also a much firmer texture. Pair this pungent blue with a classic Cabernet Sauvignon.

Spanish Cheese Sampler Board

Country of Origin: SpainProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayWe take you on a tour of Spain, with a cross-section of amazing cheeses. 5 Spanish cheeses. Includes:1 lb. -Garrotxa: An artisanal goat cheese produced in small farms on the Catalonian region of Northern Spain..75 lb. - Tetilla Campobello: a mild cow's milk cheese from Galicia, like a subtle cheddar.1 lb. - Manchego - 6 Months: from La Mancha, sheep's milk cheese rubbed with olive oil. 1 lb. - Smoked Idiazabal: from Basque Country, a firm sheep's milk cheese lightly smoked.1 lb. - Mahon: from the island of Menorca, a sharp cow's milk cheese with fruity notes and an orange rind. ***If an item is out of stock a comparable item will be automatically substituted.***

French Cheese Sampler Board

Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business daySome of the great French cheeses, perfect for a gourmet gift. Includes 10 oz Caprifeuille Saint Mure, 8.8 oz Camembert, 1 lb Tomme De Savoie, 8.8 oz Livarot Grain d'Orge, and 3.5 oz Roquefort.***If an item is out of stock a comparable item will be automatically substituted.***

Danish Blue Cheese

Product Brand: Green Island - Country of Origin: HollandProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayRich and creamy, Danish blue is made from cow's milk, with spidery blue-green veins webbing throughout. Also known as Danablu, it's not as pungent as Roquefort. Excellent when paired with fruits like pears and apple, and salads, or crumbled over a pasta sauce.

Creamy Havarti

Product Brand: Dofino - Country of Origin: USAProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayFeminists of world, make cheese! Born in Denmark and the creation of an entrepreneurial female farmer, Havarti is today traditional Danish cheese. This variation of Havarti, Creamy Havarti, is extremely smooth and delicate. Versatile, it's very easy to use in cooking, be it in a sandwich or melted atop a dish - leave it to a woman to create a multitasking cheese. Made of pasteurized cow's milk, its is very easy on the palate. Wine Alert! Chardonnay or Chenin Blanc.

Mini Manchego

Product Brand: El Trigal - Country of Origin: SpainProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayThe smaller version of the big La Mancha cheese, this mini-Manchego is made from sheep's milk. Firm and buttery, it has that hard texture particular to Manchego cheese. A great tapas and antipasto cheese, it's mildly piquant. Pair up with some membrillo.

Boursin with Pepper

Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayBoursin cheeses have become favorites for entertainers for their easy, spread-able texture and their rich flavor. Very easy to spread on fresh baguettes and crackers. This piquant pepper cheese is made with pasteurized culture milk and cream, pepper and salt. Great to cook in tarts and other hot dishes.

Comte St. Antoine AOC - Aged 10-14 Months

Product Brand: Marcel Petite - Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayComte cheese is unique in its variation of flavors and aromas. This particular long aged Comte St. Antoine is firm yet supple, with a buttery, oily texture that sort of melts in the mouth. It has a fruity flavor, sweet and delicious.

Reblochon Merlemont

Product Brand: Paturages - Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayA cross between a Brie, a Camembert and very similar to the original Reblochon (now unavailable in the United States), Merlemont is a soft, unpressed cheese with a thin bloomy rind washed with brine. Made by the Cooperative of Paturages Comtois, this small disc-shaped cheese is made of cow's milk (55% fat content makes it creamy) and comes wrapped (very much like Brie in that sense). From the region of Franche-Comté, pair Le Merlemont with light, fruity red wines and serve at room temperature.

Cashel Blue

Product Brand: CtyTipperary - Country of Origin: United KingdomProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayThis famous Irish blue cheese is created solely in Tipperary, Ireland, by one manufacturer, with a totally artisanal hand-production. Soft, made of whole cow's milk is crumbly and creamy with a tangy flavor. Not too intense, a solid blue cheese to enjoy on a cheeseboard in place of Roquefort.

Pecorino Romano

Product Brand: Sini Fulvi - Country of Origin: ItalyProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business daySimilar to Parmigiano-Reggiano, and often used as a substitution, Pecorino Romano is never a secondary choice. This hard cheese, excellent for grating, is made in Lazio, Italy under strict supervision of a consortium that ensures quality control and processes. Dry-salted by hand, the large wheels get a salting several times, producing a great flavor. The long aging produces the dry and granular texture, and strong taste. Essential for grating over pastas and vegetable dishes, with that characteristic aroma of sheep's milk. Pair with a hearty red wine

Rustico with Black Pepper

Country of Origin: ItalyProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayA very mellow Italian sheep's milk cheese, Rustico with Black Pepper is soft but firm and straw-colored. Salty and tangy like sheep's milk cheeses usually are, it has an added piquancy thanks for the cracked peppercorns that pepper it. The peppercorns do not make the cheese overly strong, but rather complement the flavor. Interesting to add to a cheese board or those looking for a pepper cheese.

Fresh Goat Cheese

Product Brand: MontChevre - Country of Origin: USAProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayAn excellent Wisconsin cheese, Montchevre goat cheese is known for it's clean and tangy flavor. This fresh goat cheese log is made year-round from prime quality goat's milk, and vacuum-packed to lock in freshness and extra shelf life. Established in 1988, Montchevre dairy uses only the best milk from farmers in Wisconsin and Iowa.

Mahon Reserva - 12 Months

Product Brand: Menorca - Country of Origin: SpainProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayAn aged Mahon, Mahon Reserva is a very particular Spanish cheese. Intense and bold, with a sharp bite to it and a hard texture that breaks up easily (similar to Parmigiano). With caramel smoky flavors and hints of the paprika and oil used to rub it, you'll find this a highly complex cheese. Perfect to grate over pastas or vegetables, or eat on your own paired with a full-bodied wine like a Cab or a hearty beer.

Malvarosa

Country of Origin: SpainProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayMade from the Guirra sheep in Valencia, Spain, Malvarosa is a very unique sheep's milk Spanish cheese. Cured in cheesecloth, with a sweet flavor and a firm, buttery texture. In an interesting "servilleta" shape - thanks to the cheesecloth. Very delicate for a sheep's milk cheese, and incredibly smooth. Pair with a full bodied Spanish red wine.

Manchego - Aged 6 Months

Product Brand: El Trigal - Country of Origin: SpainProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayAn older Manchego gets heartier and more flavorful as it ages. From El Trigal, Spain, this sheep's milk cheese has a more developed flavor and firmer texture than younger Manchego cheeses. A good blend of salty and nutty flavors, and sweet hints and buttery taste. Excellent to give a tapas or antipasto platter more dimension. Pair with a blanc de noir champagne.

Petit Agour Reserve - Raw Milk

Product Brand: Agour - Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayAged for about one year, Petit Agour is an award-winning cheese from France. Marked "Reserve", this particular Petit Agour is matured to acquire a more pungent flavor and a hard, dry texture.

Fiore Sardo

Product Brand: Mitica - Country of Origin: SardiniaProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayWhen you get tired of good old Parmigiano, give Fiore Sardo a taste. When our tasters cut into this cheese, even the little crumbled pieces were gone in minutes. They claimed it was "buttery" and "subtle" and "oh, not very strong at all!" The reviews were raving. Fiore Sardo is made in the Island of Sardinia from sheep's milk. It's aged to have a semi-hard texture that can be either sliced or grated, but is not as prone to shred like other aged cheeses (Parmigiano or Grana Padano are some examples). It's a good alternative for a cheese platter when you want to bring more unique flavors to the table, but is also really excellent for grating over pastas, soups and casseroles.

Grana Padano Aged Over 18 months

Product Brand: Lombardy - Country of Origin: ItalyProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business daySimilar to Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano originates in the Pianura Padana mountains of Italy, first created by monks who used the leftover milk from their meadow-fed cattle. Today it's produced following stringent guidelines of the Grana Padano Consortium in Italy. Grana means "grainy" and refers to the texture of the cheese, which gets finely granular as it ages. But although it is an aged cheese, Grana Padano is not nearly as hard or white as Parmigiano - it tends to be yellower and creamier. Further differences include a lower fat content, as Grana Padano gets two skims. You'll taste as well some light hay overtones. This makes it very versatile in cuisine; it's great in cooked dishes like meat fillings, excellent shaved over salads or cold dishes, and exquisite when paired with Aceto Balsamico and fig cake for a sweet dessert. Wine Alert! Italian full-bodied red like Barolo

Langres Chalancey

Product Brand: Chalancey - Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayThis is a popular while rare cheese, hailing from the same town - Langres in the province of Champagne, France - that brought the literary world the great pen of Diderot. Sometimes compared to Epoisses, this is much subtler cheese and much more complex. It is sweet and flavorful, with a potent smell. A soft, creamy texture and an aftertaste some have described as soaked in honey and truffles. The dent at the top is due to the tradition of filling up this basin with Champagne prior to eating Langres. Why not? Live it up! Wine Alert! Full bodied Burgundy or a Rhone Red with French prunes (if you can find it!)

Maytag Blue

Product Brand: Maytag - Country of Origin: USAIngredients: Unpasteurized milk, Penicilium roquefortiProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayMaytag Blue Cheese has been produced by the Maytag family (of appliance fame) since 1941. This blue-veined cheese is fairly sharp and tangy, similar to Roquefort, and tends to crumble as it ages (it is aged at least 6 months), which makes it perfect for salads. It's made from raw, unpasteurized milk (much like the fine and authentic French cheeses). Pair with a beverage that has character (also a touch of sweetness for contrast) and won't be overpowered by the pungent blue cheese, like port wine.

Unsalted Isigny Butter in Ceramic Container

Product Brand: Isigny - Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayIsigny butter is well known and most beloved name in gourmet kitchens around the world. Famous for it's buttercup yellow color, rich and creamy textures and a uniquely hazelnut taste, Beurre d' Isigny is one of the highest quality butters available in the world. The range includes this unsalted variety which is perfect for culinary uses.

Tomme Brebis AOC Raw Milk

Product Brand: Agour - Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayTomme de Brebis (round of sheep) is, like it's name indicates, a round "tomme" cheese, that is cut to order in our store. Its texture is semi-firm, towards the dryer end, with a mildly sharp flavor and a sweet and light finish. We would recommend a light red wine.

Pecorino Toscano Fresco

Product Brand: Tuscany - Country of Origin: ItalyProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayAlthough Pecorino is known best for it's grittiness as it ages, this particular Pecorino Toscano Fresco (fresh) is actually completely the opposite. Young (aged typically less than 30 days) and smooth, it has a flavor that is intense but borders on sweet. It's a DOP cheese, meaning that it can only be produced in the region of Tuscany under controlled process to keep standards high. Milky and tender, this is a top table cheese, especially as a dessert cheese. Marries well with white wine.

Cacio de Roma

Product Brand: Sini - Country of Origin: ItalyProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayCacio di Roma (literally, "cheese of Rome") is made, as it name implies, in the vicinity of Rome, actually in Lazio, Italy. It's made of sheep's milk collected fresh every day. It's quite mild in flavor, similar to Manchego, with a firm texture that is pliable instead of dry. This is a great cheese to add to a cheese board if you're tired of the old staples, as it's mildness is crowd-pleasing and it shows a good sweet and salty balance that pairs well with other cheeses and with fruit. Also an incredibly versatile melting cheese that you can use for paninis, pizzas and other dishes.

Rustico with Red Pepper

Country of Origin: ItalyIngredients: Pasteurized sheep milk, salt, red peppercornsProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayA relative newcomer (keeping in mind cheeses have been around for centuries), Rustico is a Pecorino-style cheese made in the countryside outside of Rome. Made of sheep's milk the short aging of this cheese keeps the flavor character mild and smooth, which contrasts nicely with the piquant red peppercorns. It melts quite nicely and lends itself to polentas, pizzas and Panini.

Ubriaco al Prosecco Raw Milk

Country of Origin: ItalyProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayMost definitely one of our most interesting cheeses, Ubriaco is an unpasteurized cow milk cheese that is brushed with wine, in this case, Prosecco, a white grape variety that produces this sparkling white wine - think of it as cheese bathed in champagne! A summery type of cheese due to it's sweetness and mild fruity flavor, it also has the wonderful tanginess and acidity of an aged cheese (over 6 months), creating a complex but simply delicious cheese well suited for the hot summer months.

Essential Cheese Sampler

Product is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayBy far one of the easiest ways to create impact be it for a dinner or cocktail party, a cheeseboard is not assembled at chance. It must provide guests with gustatory and visual variety, with selections that will satisfy the most and least adventurous of palates. We based this exceptional cheese course on our customer's favorite cheeses, letting you be our guide. This includes: Murcia al Vino - 12 oz: a wonderfully firm and mild Spanish goat's milk cheese rubbed with wine for that striking red color. Brillat Savarin with Raisins - 7 oz: a creamy, rich and sweet French cheese, peppered with raisins all around. Saint Andre - 7 oz: a classic, smooth and unctuous, perfect for mild crackers. Camembert - 8.8 oz: perfect for those traditionalists.Pont L'Eveque -7.7 oz: a mellow and supple cow's milk cheese. Here's a well-rounded, well-balanced cheese board, ready to assemble and delight. Enjoy!

5 Favorites Cheese Sampler

Product is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business day5 Cheese Assortment:Delice de Bourgogne - 7 ozCrottin Maitre Seguin - 2.8 ozPave D'Affinois - 5.3 ozManchego Gran Maestre - 1 lbMozzarella di Bufala - 8 ozA cheese assortment is a crowd-pleasing way to start a meal, and, if you select a good variety of cheeses, it'll satisfy any and all guests. The best cheese plate provides a combination of flavors, color and textures, for a complete and pleasing sensory experience. Start with Delice de Bourgogne, a fantastic triple cream cheese that has a buttery and creamy texture - easy to spread onto crackers or bread. Next, Crottin Maitre, a simple and delicious goat cheese from the Loire Valley - this especially goes well with white wines from the region. The Pave D'Affinois is a perfectly mild cow's milk cheese, firm and pliable when out of the fridge, yet soft and liquid when left at room temperature. A perfect pair for a baguette and red wines, and also for the milder palates. For a nice exotic addition you have the Spanish Manchego, a cheese that is oily and smooth and incredibly popular with everyone. Slice it almost paper thin on the plate with some olive oil drizzled on top and garnished with some sweet peppers; it never disappoints. Finish off the feast with versatile Mozzarella di Bufala in water, either by itself or with some tomato and oregano for bruschetta. Serves about 10 people with some Manchego left over for a midweek snack. Let the cheeses breathe at room temperature before serving.

Fiscalini 18 Month Farmstead Cheddar

Product Brand: Fiscalini Farm - Country of Origin: USAIngredients: raw cow's milkProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayFiscalini dairy farm in Modesto, California was founded in 1914, with a Swiss ancestry and a long tradition of making fine hand-crafted cheeses. Now they continue that tradition in this country, on a state-of-the- art dairy where they keep some of the happiest black and white Holsteins in California! They are given freedom to
roam in large lots when the weather is good, but are kept indoors when the lots are wet. This farmstead extra mature cheddar is a dairy gem, produced in the English cheddar tradition. The perfect example of what an aged cheddar should be: sharp but with a buttery texture and rich flavour.

Leonora Farmstead Goat Cheese

Country of Origin: SpainIngredients: Pasteurized goat's milk cheeseProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayWe love when we're able to trace the cheese to the person. The person, in this case, is Oscar, from Leon in Spain. He produces Leonora in small batches, each one distinct and unique. Leonora is shaped like a flat brick, with natural mold rind. Inside its white paste is creamy, very aromatic and with a tart finish.

Prefere des Nos Montagnes

Product Brand: Fromi - Country of Origin: FranceProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayA soft and creamy cheese that is a very close subsitute to the Reblochon (currently unavilable in the US), Prefere de Nos Montagnes (literally, the "favorite of our mountains") is a great find. Floral aromas and a thin washed rind, very pungent. Perfect for melting.

Fontina

Product Brand: Val d'Aosta - Country of Origin: ItalyProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayA controlled denomination cheese (DOP), Fontina is grown exclusively in the Aosta valley of the French Alps. A dry summer climate and rich grasses infuse the cow's milk with botanic essences, incredibly aromatic, light and fresh. With a superb melting quality, Fontina is also ideal for fondues, polentas, risottos and any au gratin dish.

Gouda

Product Brand: Beemster - Country of Origin: HollandProduct is perishable and will ship via FedEx Overnight serviceAvailability: Usually ships within 1 business dayBeemster is a small cooperative that has been producing cheese at their own pace for over a century. They pride themselves in maintaining certain artisan cheese-making techniques that have fallen out of use, and have become the supplier of the Royal Court of the Netherlands. All this makes Beemster Gouda one of the best cheeses there are in the market. Matured for at least 18 months, it is rich, dense, with a crumbly but buttery texture.